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Reply To: Could someone please explain this upright MRI finding

NEW STUDY! Parasym Plus™ for Multiple Sclerosis › Forums › PrettyIll.com Discussion › EDS/MS/Chiari › Could someone please explain this upright MRI finding › Reply To: Could someone please explain this upright MRI finding

October 22, 2015 at 2:22 pm #5674
misosoup
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Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions!

The specialist said about the Chiari, as you have said, that it can be managed with medication and physiotherapy, and pain management.

He was mostly concerned about the retroflexed odontoid, which is why I’m being referred to a Neurosurgeon.

Also, the ‘left facet of the atlanto axial joint’ (no idea what that means!) is subluxing when I move my head. This is likely the cause of the ‘retroflexed odontoid’.

Would you be able to recommend anything I can do in the meantime such as- supplements or exercises? I take Vitamin D, also magnesium (after watching your video), B vitamin complex.

Thanks again for taking the time to reply.

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